In order to get an idea for a recipe, I first had to sample the cheese. I’d never tried this cheese and was pleasantly surprised by how rich and creamy it was. The flavors were bold, featuring Asiago, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Instantly, I thought back to this summer tomato pie recipe and used it as inspiration.

I decided on mini cheese and tomato tarts with bright basil and tangy spring onions. These tarts are ideal for out door dining because they are portable and make perfect individual servings that don’t require utensils. Besides, who doesn’t love tomato pie in summertime?

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*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Land O’Lakes as part of the Kitchen PLAY SideCar series. All opinions given are my own.